KIIRAS is the next group on rookie fortnight – a female group consisting of 6 members (LingLing, Kurumi, Harin, Kylie, Doyeon, and Roah) from LeanBranding. They made their debut in May 2025 with the track KILL MA BO$$, which is the focus of this post. They also made a comeback in November 2025 with Bang Bang, which will be the focus of another post.

Instantly standing out for its vivid use of country twang and similar influences in its instrumental, KILL MA BO$$ ends up being a unique track in its own right (for one reason or another). I like how they didn’t shy away from the country twang at all throughout the track. And, combined with the heavy bass and beats, KILL MA BO$$ makes quite a statement. Throw in some strong vocals from the members, and you have the beginnings of an amazing song. I mean, did you hear the start of the choruses? There is definitely some potential from the group based on that alone. But while this is a promising track, the song starts to unravel when you consider its other aspects. The lyrics are an interesting mix, mashed together to create something cohesive, but it ends up being quite incoherent. Also, an extension of that thought, what does the title “KILL MA BO$$” even mean, or what is the context for it? And while I did enjoy the singing and instrumental, I am not sure if KILL MA BO$$ had much of a hook or catchy melody. Look, there are some questionable and confusing elements to KILL MA BO$$, but it also has its charming and strong elements.

The music video also embraces the western/country theme through the members’ outfits and the settings of some scenes (a farm, a western desert). There is also a nice balance of modern elements (such as denim and industrial settings). But just like the lyrics, the scenes are strung together randomly, in hopes of something cohesive. They don’t really get there, however. What was consistently present throughout the video was the members’ bright demeanour. It works well with the fun side of the track, and I found it quite infectious.

While I don’t see a standout element in the choreography, what really sells it are the members’ bubbly energy as they execute the routine. It is definitely a fun one, and the bubbliness just enhances this. I also like how slightly serious they get during the post-chorus ‘hook’. There was something about this change that enabled me to take the routine seriously.

Song – 8/10
Music Video – 7/10
Performance – 7.5/10
Overall Rating – 7.6/10